Earlier, Mr Chan, speaking in Malay, Mandarin and English, reiterated the Government's commitment to care for seniors, including those who are weak and vulnerable.

He said that Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong will spell out plans to take care of vulnerable and other seniors in the coming years at Sunday's National Day Rally.

Singaporeans will also get help to ensure that they have adequate savings for retirement and to prepare for life's uncertainties, including by having a strong family and social support network, said Mr Chan, who is Minister for Social and Family Development.

For middle-aged and middle-income Singaporeans, there will be opportunities, including for continued education, and the government will strive to continue to create an environment in which they can succeed, Mr Chan added.